Gummy Smile

Even if a gummy smile is not considered a medical condition, we can still treat this with some botulinum toxin a to make you feel more confident when you smile.  Obviously, these causes are all related to the teeth, lips, jaws or gums, which happen to be the key components that dictate a person’s smile aesthetics.

The most common causes of a gummy smile include:

Teeth that appear short and remain partially covered by gum tissue

Teeth are small in comparison to the gums which is mainly due to genetics

You may have an  upper lip that is too short to cover the gums

An upper lip that is normal in length when your face is resting, but lifts too high when  you smile, hence this exposes a lot of gum tissue

Enlargement of  gum tissue

An overgrowth of the upper jaw that makes gums bulge out

Usually, the condition behind a gummy smile is genetic, so there’s nothing you can do to prevent it but treatment consists of the administration of small amounts of near toxin.

Here at Renu we can offer the following:

Botulinum Toxin Injections. When you think of botulinum toxin a, you may picture treatment used to smooth your lines and wrinkles on the face but botulinum toxin a has many other medical uses, such as in the treatment of gummy smile.

This treatment typically lasts for three to six months and must be repeated every six months.

Gummy smile caused by structural factors.

The amount of attached gingiva is less than 3 mm.

Local or systemic contraindications of periodontal surgical procedures.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Those with euro muscular disorders

The common side effects from Botox for gummy smiles include pain, bruising and swelling at the injection site, and headache. These effects are usually mild and should subside after 1 to 2 days post-treatment.

Your treatment is carried out in a HIS registered clinic and by medical professionals on the GMC/NMC/GDC register. Its safety record is well documented in numerous studies. Allergan botox is also FDA approved.